162 miles taking this route: Take I-87 SOUTH from Albany all the way down to I-278 WEST via the TRIBORO BR. (toll bridge), at END I-87 in the BRONX. Take I-278 WEST to BROOKLYN.
From Albany, NY to Rochester (Monroe County), NY is 226 miles; 3 hours, 35 minutes driving time.From Albany, NY to Rochester (Ulster County), NY is 71 miles; 1 hour, 24 minutes driving time.